Question 1

What's the difference between Modest Mimosa and Dear Polly?

Accepted Answer

Modest Mimosa is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Vilhelm Parfumerie (2016) dominated by Powdery accords. Dear Polly is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Vilhelm Parfumerie (2015) leaning on Green accords. They share 3 accords: Musky, Fresh, Green.

Question 2

Which is better, Modest Mimosa or Dear Polly?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Modest Mimosa scores 3.69/5 vs Dear Polly at 4.02/5. On r/fragrance, Modest Mimosa sits at 6.5/10 (mixed) while Dear Polly is 7.5/10 (positive). Modest Mimosa's standout strength: Beautiful bottle design and packaging. Dear Polly's standout strength: Beautiful, unique tea-forward scent with smoky and incense notes. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Modest Mimosa and Dear Polly smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 3 accords, including Musky, Fresh, Green, Musk. Modest Mimosa: The r/fragrance community appreciates Vilhelm Parfumerie's exceptional bottle aesthetics and well-executed fragrance compositions, particularly their jasmine and tuberose offerings. Dear Polly: Dear Polly is beloved by those who appreciate tea fragrances and find it sensual and well-composed, with excellent performance on some skin types.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Modest Mimosa or Dear Polly?

Accepted Answer

Dear Polly: Poor longevity: typically 6-8 hours with minimal projection, sits close to skin Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Modest Mimosa vs Dear Polly?

Accepted Answer

Modest Mimosa scores highest for spring wear; Dear Polly scores highest for spring wear. Modest Mimosa leans daytime, Dear Polly leans daytime.

Modest Mimosa vs Dear Polly

Σύνοψη σύγκρισης

Κοινές νότες (1)

Μοναδικές στο Modest Mimosa (5)

Μοναδικές στο Dear Polly (5)

Κοινά ακόρντα (3)

Συχνές ερωτήσεις

Παλμός συναισθήματος κοινότητας — Modest Mimosa

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Παλμός συναισθήματος κοινότητας — Dear Polly

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Χαρακτηριστικό	Modest Mimosa	Dear Polly
Οίκος	Vilhelm Parfumerie	Vilhelm Parfumerie
Έτος	2016	2015
Βαθμολογία	3.69	4.02
Συγκέντρωση	—	—
Φύλο	feminine	feminine
Σύνολο νοτών	6	6